This morning I had one of those epiphanies. I am now 67 and still live with the underlying pervasive limiting self-belief, I’m not good enough.” It’s been so deeply entrenched in my life that I continue to live from this place.
Too many times I have felt unworthy. Today I drew a line in the sand and decided it’s time to burn away this deeply entrenched subconscious idea. I commit to healthy boundaries, dispelling control dramas, and creating a radical self-care practice. I let others know how I want to be treated – with respect and consideration. I choose to be an example to others.
I urge you to do the same. Who first told you, you weren’t good enough? Maybe it was a teacher, a friend or family member. I’m pretty sure they had no idea how deeply these words would affect your life.
When you’re ready it will require deep inner self-reflection to examine this idea of unworthiness. Once you’ve identified the source of this statement make a conscious effort to replace it with, “I am good enough.”
Did you know what a miracle it is that you are here today? It took a moment in time for your parents to meet and finally conceive you. You come from a long line of ancestors. There is a reason you are walking the planet. You are important. Affirm this when you look in the mirror, cook a meal, or sit down to work.
When you feel tired, show enough self-compassion to rest and give yourself an opportunity to recalibrate. Begin to make conscious choices. Choose you first.
Surround yourself with positivity. Spend time with supportive people who celebrate and lift your spirits. Stop comparing yourself to others. You are unique – one of a kind.
If life doesn’t go your way, learn to reframe negative self-talk and see each step as an opportunity to grow and reinforce your newly held beliefs.
I’m looking at you in the eye and telling you, “You are good enough.”